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MASON CITY, Iowa — Windmills are sprouting on hillsides across the Midwest, but this city is encouraging the use of electricity-producing wind turbines everywhere — even in homeowners' backyards.
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Windmill zoning ordinance to get second reading
February 6, 2006 by John Skipper in The Globe Gazette
February 6, 2006 by John Skipper in The Globe Gazette
MASON CITY — The City Council will act on a second reading Tuesday of an ordinance that would allow zoning for windmills anywhere in Mason City.
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Zoning/Planning]
Study looks to let windmills and wildlife co-exist
December 27, 2005 by Darwin Danielson in Radio Iowa
December 27, 2005 by Darwin Danielson in Radio Iowa
Doug Harr of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says they're trying to develop a map showing areas of concern relating to wildlife that could be used when siting proposed wind turbines.
Two electrical workers were treated and released at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center last week after they were rescued following a fire at one of the MidAmerican Energy turbines just south of Schaller.
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Safety]
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